Joseph (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of Saint George, with nimbus, spear visible in left hand. Inscription in two columns : .|Γ̣Ε̣|̣Ρ̣||ΟΣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ̣Π̣Μ̣.
ΜΑΡΤΥΣ
ΙΣΗΦΣ̣..
Ο̣ι̣κετ
σκέπ(οις) μ[ὲ], μάρτυς, Ἰωσὴφ σ[ὸν] οἰκέτην
Obverse
Bust of Saint George, with nimbus, spear visible in left hand. Inscription in two columns : .|Γ̣Ε̣|̣Ρ̣||ΟΣ : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ̣Π̣Μ̣.
ΜΑΡΤΥΣ
ΙΣΗΦΣ̣..
Ο̣ι̣κετ
σκέπ(οις) μ[ὲ], μάρτυς, Ἰωσὴφ σ[ὸν] οἰκέτην
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3709 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
Translation
σκέποις μὲ μάρτυς Ἰωσὴφ σὸν οἰκέτην.
Martyr, help me, your servant Joseph.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Metrical inscription of twelve syllables that should be added to the corpus of metrical seals compiled by Wassiliou-Seibt.